BS in Early Childhood Education

Make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child’s development. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education builds your understanding of effective teaching practices and the foundations of early learning. Through coursework in child development, classroom management, assessment, literacy and inclusive education, you’ll be prepared to support children from birth to age eight across learning settings.

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Available Majors

Early Childhood Development
As a strong foundation in how children develop and learn during their earliest years, the Early Childhood Development major explores cognitive, language and social-emotional growth within family and community contexts. Available in person and online, it will prepare you for roles supporting children and families. This major does not lead to teacher certification.
For more information, view the Early Childhood Development track sheet.
Prekindergarten/Primary Education: Age 3 through Grade 3 and Reading/ESOL Endorsement
The Prekindergarten/Primary Education: Age 3 through grade 3 with Reading and ESOL Endorsements major prepares you to teach young learners across diverse cultural, linguistic and learning backgrounds. Through coursework and field experiences, you’ll build the skills to assess, plan and deliver effective instruction. This program leads to Florida teacher certification with Reading and ESOL endorsements.
For more information, view the Prekindergarten/Primary Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements track sheet.

What You Will Study

Child development
Learning environments
Language and literacy
Classroom management
Student assessment
Family engagement
Educational research

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Courses

Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits of which at least 45 credits must be upper division (3000/4000 level). For a list of specific courses required for this program, please visit course catalog.

Financials

Our tuition ranks among the lowest in the nation. In fact, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine consistently ranks FIU among the top “100 Best Values in Public Colleges”—and U.S. News & World Report also recognizes FIU as a “best buy” in higher education, ranking our students among the least indebted college students in the nation.

Ready to Apply?

Turn your passion for working with children into a meaningful career. The BS in Early Childhood Education prepares you to support early learning, foster development, and make a lasting impact.

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More Information

Admissions
- Freshman Applicant criteria - for students entering FIU as a freshman or transfer student with fewer than 60 credits
- Transfer Applicant criteria - for transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Advising
The advising team is available online and on both MMC and BBC campuses. Meet with your advisor to get more information on your program. Visit CASE Advising
Pre-Health Advising supports students applying to pre-health professional programs. This includes reviewing course requirements, preparing for admission tests, and the application process for professional programs. Visit Pre-Health Advising
Program Information & Resources
Clinical Experiences
For more information on Field Experiences, Student Teaching, Teacher Residency, and Counseling Practicums and Internships, visit the Office of Clinical Experiences.

Contact the Department of Teaching and Learning

Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street, ZEB 268
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-2003

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